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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-19
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION.
The Engineering News Gives . Summary
of the Work In the West
Nav YorL taI

2NtWs wives - summary
of the Work In the West
New York teleeram.l
The Engineering News for this week
publishes a map showing new railroads
completed, building, under survey, and
projected on what is deemed to be reason
ably solid basis in the region east Of Chi
cago and north of Norfolk. Va, with a
tabulation of the same details by COM
panies and States. Following is q con-
densed summary:
Canada Including all provinces east OF M an =,
tobe)-Track laid, 313 miles; urnaer oonstruc-
ton. 9e2 miles; surveys, 657 miles; projected,
$50 miles.
New Engiand--Track laid, s17 miles under
construction, Si miles; surveys, 5s5 miles;
projected. 685 miles
New York. New 5ersey, Delaware, Maryland.
and Pennsylvania-Trak laid lis miles: under
construction, 7O6 miles; surveys, Gil milSp:
projected. 4O6 miles
Ohio. Indiana, and Michigan south of Macki-
nav straits-Track laid. 242 miles under con-
struction sol miles; surveys, LOLA miles pro-
iected. ], l23 miles.
Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky north
OF the latitude OF Norfolk-Track laid thirteen
miles under construction, $50 miles SURVEYS
59l miles: projected, ] ,01T miles
Total for the whole area east OF Chicago nd
north OF Norfolk Track laid, 7ls miles under
construction, 5000 mixes surveys, 3,s42 miles
projected with s1me fair chance Of construc-
ton, A. Ill miles.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-19
knights of Labor.

SOME of the proceedings of the knights
convention at Minneapolis have been stormy
and exciting. Friday last the Assembly was
the scene of fierce discussion in secret ses-
sion over the Chicago Stock Yards strike. At
times it was believed that hand to-hand
fight would occur between the Powderly and
ant-Powderly delegates, the point being
whether Powderly be censured or not for
ordering the strike off. The speeches were
very bitter, and finally Powderly spoke with
tremendous force in his own behalf, and car
ried the day by majority of 116 TO 40
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-19
THE POLITICAL FIELD.

II the election at Indianapolis, Mayor Denny
Rep.l was reelected Both branches of the
Municipal Council will be Republican.
The Democratic State Convention at Omaha
indorsed Cleveland's administration and
nominated Thomas O'Day for Justice of the
Supreme Court The National Democratic
Committee was requested to designate Omaha
as the place for holding the next National
Democratic Convention
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-19
Sensational Traee DIV I'm Chicago.

STEPHEN W. RAwsoN, a well-known Chicago
banker, was shot on Sunday last by his step
son, William Slaymaker, as he was leaving
the Third Pres byterian Church, where he had
been attending divine services His assailant,
a boy IL years old, was taken to Jail, and the
wounded man was carried to his home on
Monroe street in critical condition. The
shooting grew out of the troubles between
Mr.. Rawson and his wife that have been 80
thoroughly ventilated in the courts for some
time past
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-19
THE INDUSTRIAL REALM.

THE report of the Legislative Committee
to the Knights of Labor Assembly, as adopted
at Minneapolis, approves the Blair educa-
tional bill, the eight hours day bill, and the
bill in relation 70 homesteads, and demands
that the Government building contracts pro-
vide for weekly payment of workingmen, and
approves the recommendations of the Gen.
eral Master Workman's address in favor of
Government control of the telegraph and tel
ephone systems Of the country.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-19
THE EASTERN STATES.

PITTsBURG paper states that at Mnneapo-
lis, at special meeting of the officials Of the
order. Michael Davitt, the Irish Nationalist
leader, was made knight OF Labor, and Was
authorized TO organize members of the Land
League in Ireland into special district OF the
knights.
JOHN IL PEARSON, one of the Oldest jour
nalists in Pennsylvania, died at Lancaster,
aged 20
LOCKE a JEwErT's carriage factory at Ames-
bury, Mass., was destroyed by fire. Loss,
$4,000
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-19
LUXURY on WHEELS.

The Saloon and Dining Room OF the Pres
fdent's Car
President Cleveland, says the Chicago.
Neus, does not accept any favors from the
railroad companies, but pays out of his own
pocket for the best conveniences and COM
fort that modern railroad enterprise can
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-19
THE SOUTHERN STATES.

Aspecial dispatch from Greenwood, Miss,
reports that
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-10-19

afford. The saloon of the Presidents cas
is furnished with all the comforts and at
fractions that brighten the elegant modern
parlor, and his bedroom is furnished 40
choicely as the upholsterer's art can sug.
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that the once should bs made permanent and
the sphere Of usefulness OF the department. In
creased
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-03
ALVIN JOSLYN"
At the Opera House Tomorrow evening
A Fine show.

At the Opera HOUSE To-MorrOw evening
A Fine show.
That good funny old gentleman, alvin
J~uslyn"' will appear at the Opera House
tomorrow evening, in the person of Mr..
Chas. l.. Davis, the well-knOwn comedian
Seats are on sale at Banners and q crowd
ed house is assured. The company iu-
cludes a fine military hand and orchestra.
The Troy Daily Telegram says of the piece
and. company:
The Charles L. Davis Alvin JOslin'
Comedy Company was the talk Of the
town, even before the curtain Wa rung up
at the Griswold Opera House last night.
The celebrated band in their snowy uni
form, and the grand display of diamonds
in CuSack's show window, being the oh
jects which set the people agOg, and when
the play commenced II of the largest and
mernest Of audiences had assembled to
enjoy the capital comedy. MIR. Davis is
one of the most ingeLIOus of actors. He
does so much TO amuSe al audience that
it would be simply impossible to give even
a partial description of his cOmicalities in
q review of moderate length. You should
90 and see him and enjoy the fun yourself.
His company is good, the scenery and
stage appointments unusually appropriate,
and the music furnished by his own or
chestra enchanting
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-03
MARTINS FERRY.

Mrs. Charles Lesuer has returned from u
visit to Bcllaire.
Mr.. Isaac Colts was in st. GAINESVILLE, on
business, yesterday.
Mr.. James Smith was buried in River
view cemetery yesterday.
A musical comedy company hold the
board ut the Lafayette Hall.
Miss Madge Newland is in Bridgeport
viSisting Miss Fannie Van Pelt.
Postmaster James Y. Patterson reports
business of the office on the increase.
Mr.. William Cattell and sister are in
Damascus, O., attending the funeral of a
cousin.
The Misses Breidenstein, who have been
the guests Of Miss Louisa Seabright, have
returned to their home in Bridgeport.
Mrs. FcrwhOlt, the mother of Chris.
FerwhOlt, a prosperous farmer living near
Portland Sutton, o., died very suddenly
last night, aged So years.
An effort was made TO burglmize Mr..
Hiram Frazier's shoe store, on Hanover
street. Mr.. Clark YanPelt, who sleeps i'll
the store, shot ut the Would-be burglars.
Work OH the pipe system of the Water
Works is progressing nicely, aud unless
there is some very serious weather all the
pipe will he in by April LIST. Mr.. Ground
hog says there will be no serious weather.
An entertainment will he given in La
fayette Hall Saturday evening by the
Young Peoples Society OF Christian En-
deavOr, which will be very novel owing to
the variety of the amusementS 10 be offered.
A supper will also be served.
The Catarrh Specialist, DIR. +. G. Singer,
will he at the BayleSs House, Fourth
street, Martins Ferry, from Friday the
4th to the 18th ofthis month. The Doctor
is successfully treating quite a number OF
cases here. Office hours from | p. III. to 4
p. III.
COUNCIL met oil Tuesday evening in reg
ular session. All present except Williams
and Miskle. Bills OH police, general.
streets and cemetry fund, paid. Mr..
George Duncan was instructed 10 arrange
for the opening of Fifth and Centre streets.
4 bill from Robert COttrell, eX-Street Com
missioner, for balance claimed, was refer
ed to the solicitor. The committee ap-
pointed to collect from the ex-city officers
the money due the city according to Mr..
Boyd'S report, stated that no money had
been collected. The entire matter was re-
ported to The solicitor. A proposition from
the Wheeling Natural Gas Company to
light the streets was presented. They offer
to light such streets rs are used by their
low pressure main for Sll.G0 per wear,
furnishing the burners for 81 ~ each. The
matter was referred 10 the Light Com
mittfe.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-03
wINCHER-BIGELOW.
Two weILKnown Young Folks Wed Last
Evening.

Two weILKnOwn Young Folks We'd Last
Evening.
n Last evening the auditorium Of the First
Baptist Church was we'll filled with an as
semblage mostly composed of ladies, gath
cred to witness the nuptial ceremony Of
MIR. Charles II. Wincher, formerly of
Wheeling, now of Wichita, Kansas, and
Miss Annie D., daughter of Mrs. M. c.
Bigelow. At 6:3OO'clOck the MendelssOhn
Wedding March was played by the organ
lat, Mrs. w. S. Hutchins, and the bridal
party entered. The ushers, Messrs. Daniel
Prayer and G.. Ed. Wincher, were shortly
followed by the bride and groom. the for
mer being attired in q costume o black
silk and the groom indark dress suit. At
the altar the ushers separated and
the couple were left confronting the
pastor of the church, Rev. Jordan, who in
the brief ceremony of the Baptist ritual
pronounced them man and wife. The
party then retired and were driven TO the
residence of Mr. \. G. Wincher. where a
short reception was held, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wincher left over the Il. & .. at 1890 last
night for their future home, III Kansas,
with the best wishes of many friends fol-
lowing them. They were the recipients Of
u number of handsome presents.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-03
What Will the Board Do"

To The Editor Of Tic Register.
SIR: The Republican Council has decap-
itated all the Democrats, both genuine and
spurious, except two, and the prayer of the
Democratic party is that they may meet
with the same fate. As a Democratic citi-
zen and voter, | am glad that the Republl-
cans have had the courage to do what the
Democratic party for years has failed to do.
The mugwumps are gone, the traitors are
gOne-that is when the revolution is com
plete. Let thcgrcat% Jaugcrnaut wheel roll
on. This is n Democratic city, and ONO
county is n Democratic county. The Board
of Commissioners is composed of seven
Democrats anu three Republicans. Will
the Democrats Of that Board elect John
w. Schultz. Republican, Coroner OF DEM
ocratic Ohio county? The Democrats are
waiting anxiOuSly to see whether the board
will follow the Republican Council of
Wheeling, or whether the Board is still
sailing under the banner of civil service
retorm-the great humhug of the age.
RETALIATION.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-03
CoMNENDABLE WORK.
The Labor of w. n. Lambdin in the Bib
Cause In West Virginia.

The Labors of w. N. Lambdini in h Bible
Cause In West Virginia.
The following sketch of Bible mission
ary labor performed by William n. Lamb
din, coIpOrteur of the A. b. S. in West
Virginia, demonstrates alike the economy
and efficiency of the work of the A. b. 5.
in the canvass of the United States. True,
his indomitable perseverance, year in and
year out, without the loss ola day on account
of weather or illness, is above the average
of ~colpOrteur labOrers. He worked up the
Bible cause in thirteen counties in West
Virginia, under the superintendency OF
Rev. Walter K. Long, from March Is, 1881,
to October 10, 1SS6-iye years and seven
months. Since then he has been canvaSsing
Wheeling and Ohio county in the employ
ment of the county society. In the mean
time he visited 1s, 125 families, finding
2,943 of them destitute; supplying 2,5SS,
besides 1895 destitute individuals. He
labOred l ,742 days; travelled Is, 023 miles;
sold 10, 69i volumes ;donated2 S14 volumes.
His entire compensation was 81, 735 and
expenses $257.24. Total $1,SS5.24 for
self and horse; or only about Sl.25 per day.
He canvassed, approximately, ~One-quarter
of West Virginia aud supplied II 235 des-
titute souls with the word of God. Al
most one family in six were without their
heavenly Fathers last will and testament.
Who can calculate the far reaching saw
ipgs, influence of the faithful and prayer
full discrimination by sales and gift of 49,
sos copies of the Holy Scriptures.
In this county, during January, Mr..
Lambdin visited $50 families, 46 of them
being destitute of the Bible. Of the deS-
titute families 81 refused a copy of the
Scriptures. OF the families visited A re-
ported that they did not attend any
church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-03
j. bellies, Manager.
4 FINE DISPLAY
Made by Cu,ur de Lion Division, n. of p,
Last Night.

Made by Cu,ur de Lion Division, h. of p,
Last Night.
Despite the unfIvorable weather last
evening, CGur de Lion Division, No. l.,
Uniform Rank X. of p. turned out in full
uniform, and headed by the Union Cornet
Band of Etnaville, marched to Bridgeport
to take part in the ceremonies incident to
the institution Of u new division ut that
place. The Wheeling Knights presented
u fine appearance as they marched through
the streets, their uniforms being attractive
and the drill admirable. The column
bore red fire torches which added to the
effective display. A number of Steuben-
Vile knights came down and took part in
the ceremonies, which were prOtractcd
until u late hour.
The division was instituted by James
Beans, of IvauhOo Division of Steubenville,
and the ceremony was witnessed by about
100 knights. At its conclusion the party
adjourned to Van Pelt's restaurant, where
u superb menu vas served, and they ate,
drank and were merry until a late hour.
The new division will elect officers on the
18th INST.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-03
DISMAL WEATH ER.
A Dense Fog Succeeds a Heavy Downfall
of Rain.

A Dense Fog Succeeds a Heavy Downfall
of Rain.
The weather yesterday and last evening
was absolutely horrible. The rain and
mud which reigned supreme during day
light were bad enough, but when the for
mer was succeeded at dusk by a fog quite
English in its density and dampness,
humanity became dispondent and mOrOse,
end there were free predictions about the
newspaper offices that there would he N
or more suicides before bedtime. But
fortunately no one quite lost hope, and
late in the evening the fog lifted sufficient
ly to allow people to navigate the side
walks without risk to life or limb
through collision with gas posts and avn
ingS. Even in the central part OF town
the fog about 7 o'clock was very dense,
but to see the aqueous vapor in all its
grandeur one had to traverse the Island
streets. Over there gas lamps assumed a
burnt-h hole. n-a-blanket aspect at twenty
yards, and at fifty yards were invisible,
and pedestrians. rs they CROPPED their way
along. would hear footsteps approach, pass
and recede without being able to catch q
glimpse of the passer-by. by eleven
o'clock, however, the situation had mate
rally improved, but the fog settled down
again as morning approached.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-03
THE OIL FIELD.
Notes Cleaned from the Washington Re
porter" Of Yesterday.

Notes Cleaned from the Washington Re
porter" Of Yesterday.
The Producers No. /, on the Martin,
made q small flow yesterday.
The production of Davis : during the
past % hours was 1000 barrels.
McKeown's Munce II is through the
sand and doing $50 barrels a day.
Caldwell 4 Co.'S Mexican well was shot
yesterday with GO quarts, 20 i'll the CAN'T
and 40 in the 5O-fOOt. She responded
elegantly and repeated the flow when the
tools were run. She should make n good
pumper.
Gordon 6 was measured this morning
and found to be about 10 feet above the
sand, which she should reach this evening.
The Pollock well has been drilled
through the Gordon SAnd without finding
any oil. The casing is being pulled.
A set of tools were dropped at the BunS-
hole last night.
All the wells on the Barre farm are clear
except No. 7. ,
Thayer No. 6 is through the sand and
is a jumper, of what calibre is not yet
known.
Phillips No. 3, on the Held farm, But
Ter, opened up n pay streak and In Il short
time the oil was gushing out ut a sixty
barrel an hour gait. 1t is ahead OF de,
vclOpments and will give ReibOld n hf9
boom.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-03
SOCIAL D0lNGS.
A DELIGHTFUL PROGRESSIVE BUCHRB
PARTY LAST EVENING,
Given BY NJ. A. Allan Wheat-TwO Weddings One
in the City and the Other III
Brooke County.

Mr.. A. Allan Wheat entertained a num-
Der of friends last evening very hand
somely at his elegant home on North
Main street, in honor of Miss Bowman, oil
Springfield, Ohio. Progressive euchre was
the chief feature of the evening, and oecu-
pied the attention of the guests in
a very delightful way. The game
exciting and interesting, and contin-
ned until 11:3O, when refreshments
were served in a most charming style.
Substantials, followed by desert, were dis
cussed to an enjoyable and satisfactory
length, after which the game was resumed
and continued until | o'clock a. M, when
the yictOrs were presented with very hand
some prizes. The affair was full dress and
very swell, and wa highly enjoyed by all
present.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-03
POINTS ON PEOPLE.
Movements of Citizens and the Coming
and Going of Strangers.

Movements of Citizens and the Coming
and Going of Strangers.
Mrs. DIR. \. +. Hustled is the guest of
friends in Pittsburg.
Mrs. John G.. Riheldaffer is visiting
friends in Rayenna, Ohio.
Robert Dufield, who has been with Van
Amberg's circus, is home.
DIR. J.. f. Belleyillc returned yesterday
from a business and pleasure trip east.
Mr.. K. McSmith, the genial railroad
official, of Columbus, Ohio, is in the city.
Louis Found, of New York, wrote his
name in the Mcclure House register yester-
day afternoon.
Mrs. T.. p. Chancellor, Jr., of Parkers-
burg, is the guest of Miss Mona Carnahan,
of the South Side.
Mr.. LySs Carlin was called home yester-
day, from Chicago, on aCcOuntO of the severe
illness OF his father.
Mrs j. Ed. Faris, of Kansas City, Mo.
and two children, are visiting Capt. VIM
Dillon, on Fifteenth street.
Calvin J. Higgs, 4 popular Young gen
tleman from Belleville, W. Va, has ac-
cepted a position with Richardson's Good
win, wholesale drug house. He is with
a good house and will no doubt meet with
success.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-03
BELLAIRE.

The lookup was empty yesterday.
Festival OF the Willing Workers this
evening.
Arthur McClain, OF the Fourth ward, is
quite i'll,
Special meeting of Ionia Lodge, +. 4 A..
NJ. this evening.
The w. c. T. L. will hold a festival the
latter part of next week.
ROderer q TheObold, the new insurance
firm, is doing i big business.
Major Comp, the temperance lecturer,
will be here sometime this month.
A medicine man has been drawing big
crowds at City Hall for several nights.
Several gentlemen from here attended
the blowout of the Bridgeport X. of p,
last evening.
"Uncle Dan'r" at the ElySian theatre
last night drew a good crowd. The show
is n pretty good one.
Jesse Turner left for Dallas, Texas, on
Tuesday evening, to join Il circus in which
he will act as clown.
Sam Roberts, who was taken TO the
Athens asylum from here, is said to be in
a dangerous condition.
Rev. Il. NJ. Brown, pastor Of the Second
Presbyterian church, will resign To accept
the paStOrage of the Wellsburg Preshy-
terrain church, March ist.
The natural gas escaped with a violent
noise at the end of the line in this city
yesterday. The roaring caused many pco-
pie to think an earthquake was at hand.
DIR. Ward, who has been staying in the
city since the Walter Sanford troupe col
lapSed, yesterday received $50 due him
from Mr. Sanford. The Doctor attached
the goods of Sanford while the company
Was playing at East Liverpool.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-02-03
L.S.GooD&Co sell dry goods the cheapest,
T.

Mr.. II. f. Wells is on the sick list.
Miss Madge Newland is the guest OF
Miss Fannie Van Pclt.
Miss Mollie Noble, of Wheeling, is the
guest of Mr.. Michael Nolan.
W. W. Scott has sold his feed store TO
Mr.. Reilly, Of Sewellsyille.
Judge Snodgrass, of MqnningtNn, w,
Va, was in the city on business yesterday.
w. +. Graham and J. J. Holloway were
the actual purchasers OF the Ohio Valley
Glass Works property.
COnncil didn't meet on Tuesday night,
in conformity with the long established
rule of meeting on the first Tuesday OF
each month.
Indications lead US to believe the law
yers' banquet in honor of Judge Kelly, at
st. C%lmrsville, will he a grand success.
lie will be presented with an elegant gold
headed cane.
The c. l.. & w. people are making very
good progress across Wheeling creek.
Their bridge is ready to put up, and the
piles all driven Tor its support. Erection
will he commenced in q few days.
Yesterday a C.. & p. passenger train
almost under full Roadway struck the cart
driven by an agent of the Gaff F1eishman
Yeast Co., near the Ia Belle glass works,
MASKING the cart to fragments and throw,
ing the driver out into the mud, but fortu;
nately and miraculously, not iniuring him.
The horse also escaped injury.